Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 10 September 2020

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response

Examination of HIQA Report on the Impact of Covid-19 on Nursing Homes in Ireland

Mr. Phelim Quinn:

In line with what Ms Dunnion has just said, specifically required for us is an amendment to the legislation and regulations and, where possible, changes to the powers. I refer in particular to some of the immediate actions that are required by way of enforcement action. However, we have learned and continue to learn in respect of Covid-19. One of the key developments in the course of the past six months has been the very strong multi-agency and inter-agency work. That needs to continue.